As the world’s leading supplier of high performance materials with an unique service network that ensures customers confidence, we establish sustainable performance beyond expectations for our planet and generations to come. With our integration of products, services and technical advisory we create a profound impact on our business area. Leading by example, we enable our customers to engage in sustainable initiatives while also driving our suppliers and partners to be at the cutting edge of essential transformation processes for tomorrow. Together, we inspire the change in our industries by always thinking and walking one step ahead.
Every transformation needs a vision. To bring that vision into action, a specific strategy and goals to drive daily operations are indispensable.
Our goals are clear, we seek to make considerable contributions in the areas of circular economy and climate impact. This is why we have developed our very own sustainability framework outlining our four focus topics and respective sustainability actions while addressing all pillars of sustainability.
Within our sustainability strategy, we focus on four different content pillars, connected to specific fields of action. Latter include specific initiatives and goals, leading us in our daily operations.
Material/scrap cycles, alternative raw material sources, recycling of by-products, zero waste
Decarbonization, green energy & energy efficiency
Sustainable procurement by integrating social, ethical & ecological factors
Promoting social aspects of sustainability
Our ambition is to support our customers in their transformation towards carbon neutrality: by making carbon footprints of our products and services transparent, closing material loops and therefore collaborate jointly on the reduction of the produced parts’ carbon footprint. Find out more about our customer solutions here:
Within our inSPire sustainability framework we live and act according to the following values shaping and leading us in our daily actions and operations
In our inSPire framework, we are committed to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our inSPire action fields contribute most to the following four SDGs: (8) Decent Work & Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, (12) Responsible Consumption & Production, (13) Climate Action.
Philipp Horner
Chief Sustainability Officer
“We value sustainability as an opportunity which is why we have set ourselves ambitious targets as part of our sustainability strategy.”
Philipp Horner, CSO voestalpine HPM
Every company influences the people who work for it as well as those outside the organisation. The same is true of us in the High Performance Metals Division (HPM). With the Social Impact pillar of our “inSPire” sustainability framework, we focus intensively on consciously managing this social impact.
Read moreSocial Impact, “Social Engagement”, Corporate Social Responsibility: What does this mean in concrete terms for a company and specifically for us as the High Performance Metals Division? We are witnessing not only increasing political, legal and social expectations regarding the fulfilment of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Social responsibility has also become an important factor for remaining attractive as an employer.
Read moreEfficiency is a top priority for us here at the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division and this also concerns our eneSustainable sourcing is much more than just an economic responsibility. When procuring raw materials, companies must ensure responsible corporate governance and respect for human rights, all the while striving for environmental protection.
Read moreSustainable procurement is becoming increasingly important in active climate protection. At the same time, it is an essential part of any sustainable business model.The High Performance Metals (HPM) Division is already taking this into account and has created its own sustainable sourcing pillar as part of its sustainability framework “inSPire” to keep it on the cutting edge of this complex topic.
Read moreEfficiency is a top priority for us here at the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division and this also concerns our By drawing from environmentally friendly energy supplies, we can sustainably cover large parts of the energy requirements of the High Performance Metals Division. We also aim to achieve the ambitious goal of climate neutrality by 2050. To make this possible, we are focusing on the use and promotion of green energy sources under the Climate Impact pillar of our sustainability framework inSPire.
Read moreSignificantly reducing our emissions is one of the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division’s explicit goals. Reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions is therefore a key area of action under the Climate Impact pillar of our inSPire sustainability framework. And a wide range of measures are bringing us closer to that goal: ambitious decarbonization roadmaps and real-world projects for greater energy efficiency, less natural gas, and an increased use of renewable energies.
Read moreEfficiency is a top priority for us here at the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division and this also concerns our energy use.We have been working for some time already on integrating all aspects of sustainability into daily operations with our “inSPire” framework. Thanks to our newly developed carbon footprint calculations at product level – eco2nboard – we are now able to evaluate the environmental impacts of HPM products even better, and make them available to our customers in a transparent format.
Read moreEfficiency is a top priority for us here at the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division and this also concerns our energy use. There is great potential here for cutting emissions and costs, as well as for promoting alternative energies.
Read moreWherever your manufacturing business lies in the value chain, your ability to increase productivity and reduce carbon emissions are key competitive factors. In this article, we share a recent case study showing how one of our customers in the automotive industry addressed these factors by using a voestalpine Sub Insert in their high pressure die casting operation.
Read moreIn addition to steel scrap, alloy elements such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and other alloys are essential components of our products. However, various global developments are affecting the availability of these critical raw materials. Within our sustainability framework inSPire, the High Performance Metals Division is looking for long-term ways to keep these valuable elements in the product cycle, for example by recycling grinding sludge or batteries in order to be able to meet demand in the long term.
Read moreWithin the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division, the “Climate Impact” pillar is dedicated to the topic of climate protection as part of inSPire. The focus is on decarbonization through improved energy efficiency, electrification, and the use of renewable energies.
Read moreAt the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division, we believe that true sustainability transformation starts from within. This means we set out to inspire with our actions.
Read moreWithin the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division, the “Climate Impact” pillar is dedicated to the topic of climate pScale, dust, and slag can be used as secondary sources of raw materials—by-products that have traditionally been seen as waste often contain valuable resources. At HPM, we have long been committed to recycling the by-products from our production sites and reintegrating them into the value chain. The inSPire Circular Economy team is working to develop this topic further across several projects. In this article, we take a look behind the scenes.
Read moreThe concept of the circular economy with a closed material and energy cycle replaces the traditional linear economy. At the High Performance Metals Division, we have set ourselves the goal of consistently implementing this model under inSPire in our business processes, for example through projects to further develop material and scrap cycles and to recycle end-of-life (EOL) tools.
Read moreWithin the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division, the “Climate Impact” pillar is dedicated to the topic of climate pScale,Efficient recycling of resources has long been a major concern for us. For this reason, the circular economy represents a key field of action, which we would like to develop further as one of the four supporting pillars in our sustainability framework inSPire.
Read moreCreating a sustainability framework is one thing. Filling it with life and integrating it into everyday work is another. Authentic values and impactful projects help make this approach a success.
Read moreWithin the High Performance Metals (HPM) Division, the “Climate Impact” pillar is dedicated to the topic of climate pScaleIn our sustainability framework inSPire, we highly value teamwork. Our committed pillar teams actively contribute to knowledge sharing and collaboration. Find here the first team portraits for Circular Economy and Climate Impact.
Read moreIn our sustainability framework inSPire, we highly value teamwork. Our committed pillar teams actively contribute to knowledge sharing and collaboration. Read part 2 now to find out more about our colleagues responsible for Social Impact and Sustainable Sourcing.
Read moreWe are on a mission. A mission we pursue with deep conviction and commitment: We strive for long-lasting performance that meets the needs of our planet and future generations. inSPire offers the framework and inspiration for this.
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